Bass pedals which one you got out of these or know about?

hokie4life · #1 (**permalink**) 09-08-2009, 11:15 AM

Well i am down to deciding which pedals i want and have tried 3 that i like so far. Listed below are the links to the 3 pedals i like and will probably choose one of the 3. I have tried out 11 pedals so far and these are my choices so far. Anyone got these pedals or have used them? I am looking for your feedback on quality (long lasting) if you have the information for the to input.

First off the Pearl Eliminator Demon Drive Double Pedal or 2 singles pending if i get a double bass drums. Buy Pearl Eliminator Demon Drive Double Pedal | Double Drum Pedals | Musician's Friend

Second the trick pedals. I like the long board. Shop Drum Accessories & Parts, Drum Pedals, Single Drum Pedals | Trick | Musician's Friend

Third the DW 5000 series pedal. Shop Drum Accessories & Parts, Drum Pedals, Single Drum Pedals | DW | Musician's Friend

Out of all these pedals the trick and DW 5000 fell excellent acooriding to my foot and the action of the pedals. I know the Trick pedals is very expensive in my opinion but they feel great but the price is little high. I do not mind paying this price if the quality is there.

Thanks for the input folks you all are great.

gazzo · #2 (**permalink**) 09-08-2009, 12:02 PM

I haven’t tried the Pearl heard good and bad about them but at almost $700

DW makes nice stuff
But I would go Trick there pedals are top notch maybe the best available.

Infero Exicution · #3 (**permalink**) 09-08-2009, 03:47 PM

I like the Tricks too.
BUT the demon drives are incredible.
Look amazing too.

Very fast, smooth, clean, and powerful.
I have heard that Pearl makes Demon Drive double pedal conversion kits
for single pedals.
I don't know if it is cheaper then getting the double pedal, but it will be worth the
extra research.
As for DW, the 5000 up with the Demon Drives?
Not something I would expect, but then again, I don't own one.
I would suggest a 8000 or 9000. It would better fit in place with Tricks
and the Demon Drive. Good Luck, and Happy Drumming!

**Tainojim** · #4 (**permalink**) 09-08-2009, 04:28 PM

I have the DW 9002 and I'm satisfied with them. At times I'll change over to 2 DW 9000 for a different comfort depending on the style of music I'm playing with 2 bass drums.

My taste in drumming varies.

hokie4life · #5 (**permalink**) 09-09-2009, 05:02 AM

Thanks everyone for the input. Tanio i will look into the other series of DW pedals for sure. I wished i knew someone that had the trick pedals as the spring system adjustment looks wonderful according to the video.

YouTube - Trick Percussion Pro1 and Big Foot

I know the guy is probably a sales guy but he does a decent job in marketing the pedal. I will agree with the guy in the video that the playability feels much easier vs any pedal i have tried yet. Less effort in my feet means more drum time or is it cheating

kidjef · #6 (**permalink**) 09-09-2009, 02:00 PM

Slightly off topic, but i'm using the PDP B.O.A. and couldn't be more happy about it, fast, silent, super smooth, and the quality is there, despite what you can read here and there on the web (I play hard, almost everyday, had it for over a year and never had a single issue), too bad it doesn't get the recognition it should really. Just throwing it out there!

Luke · #7 (**permalink**) 09-09-2009, 07:19 PM

If you really are willing to pay that much money the trick sounds the best. I've never used one but I always have trouble adjusting my spring tension to where I like it and that spring system looks like it would adjust almost perfectly!

Although I do have the DW 7000 which is really close to the 5000 and its been a good pedal I really like it.

**Tainojim** · #8 (**permalink**) 09-09-2009, 07:21 PM

The trick percussion pro1and big foot is quite pricey. It's good if the budget isn't a bother.
Either way, it's worth looking into more research for as this is an investment that you'll have for many years to come. Always try before you but.

Back to the unwanted double kicks, spring adjustment along with the right beaters and kick pad, in combination with the appropriate heads, might work for you as well.

This also happened to me with the 9002's, but I loosened a bit on the springs worked for me.

**skinslapper** · #9 (**permalink**) 09-09-2009, 07:45 PM

Sounds to me like you're deffinately suited to a long-board pedal. Be sure to try out the Axis while you're at it, although I've heard they can have trouble with parts failing.

I tried out a demon drive recently. I compared it directly to the eliminator and I prefered the eliminators feel (not to mention the price tag).

Pyrochazm · #10 (**permalink**) 09-10-2009, 01:09 AM

I gotta say I am not a huge fan of direct drives. That said you probably won't find a better chain drive than the DW 9000/9002. I have had the same DW90002 for nearly three years now, and I love it.